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YWCA Tri County Area FBC

301 King St, Pottstown, PA 19464
licensed capacity
131
open each week
5 days

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About YWCA Tri County Area FBC

YWCA Tri County Area FBC is a child care center in Pottstown, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 131 children, serving school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM.

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 55 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM

Ages served: school-age children

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Type
Child care center
Ages
School-age children
Hours today
6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Licensed capacity
131 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
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Programs

Programs and care

AgesSchool-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity131 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

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State record

Inspection reports for YWCA Tri County Area FBC

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
131 children
Ages
School-age children
License number
#CER-00250409
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Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Nov 12, 2025: 15 rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 55 rules in all · 55 corrected

  • Safety and hazards 15
  • Health, medication and illness 10
  • Staff training and qualifications 8
  • Records and paperwork 7
  • Building, equipment and play areas 5
  • Transportation 3
  • Supervision and ratios 3
  • Background checks 3
  • Food and nutrition 1

For comparison: 93% of Pennsylvania daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 14.

A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

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  1. Nov 12, 2025Inspection15 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      3270.18(a) On file at facility

      “Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. At the time of inspection, the facility did not have a current copy of the general liability insurance on file. (Corrected on site).”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 12, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e) Age and Training

      “Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for staff person #3 needed four more hours of childcare training. The record for staff person #4 needs six more hours of childcare training. The record for staff person #5 needs nine more hours of childcare training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 12, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.178 Transportation First Aid Kit

      “Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The first aid kit in transportation van #1 did not include soap or gauzes.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 12, 2025

    • Transportation

      3270.176(a) Insured

      “Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. At the time of inspection, the insurance and registration in the vehicle was expired. (Corrected on site).”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 12, 2025

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person

      “Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The emergency contact form for child #2, #4 and #5 did not include the addresses of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 12, 2025

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.123(a)(5)/3270.123(a)(6) Designated release persons/Admission date

      “Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The fee agreement for child #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5 did not include the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released. In addition, the fee agreement for child #3 and #4 did not specify the date of the child's admission.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 12, 2025

    • Food and nutrition

      3270.107 Refrigerator

      “Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The refrigerator in classroom #1 and #4 did not have a working thermometer. In addition, the refrigerator in classroom #2 has a temperature above 45° F.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 12, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.82(h) Handwashing signs

      “Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. Bathrooms #1, #2 and #3 were missing handwashing signs over the sinks, toilets and urinal stalls.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 12, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.82(g) Clean and good repair

      “Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The sink cabinet was broken in bathroom #1.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 12, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.75(c)/3270.75(d) Has all items/On excursions

      “Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The first aid bags in classroom #1 was missing tweezers and scissors. In addition, the first aid kit in room #5 was missing soap and a bottle of water.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 12, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible

      “Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. There was toxic Lysol wipes on low shelf in reach of children. In addition, there was toxic cleaning supplies under unlocked cabinet in bathroom #1.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 12, 2025

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for staff person #2 and #5 did not have the required updated disclosure statement.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 12, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.

      “Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for staff person #5 did not include updated fire safety training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 12, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training

      “Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for staff person #4 needed an updated CPR first aid training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 12, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.82(i) Lidded waste receptacles

      “Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. Bathroom #1 and #3 did not have a lidded trash can.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 12, 2025

  2. Jan 21, 2025Inspection22 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      3270.27(d) Plan posted

      “On January 21, 2025, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The facility did not have their emergency plan posted at a conspicuous location.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 21, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.

      “On January 21, 2025, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for staff person #1, #3 and #4 did not have updated fire safety training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 21, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.31(e)(4)(iv) Water safety

      “On January 21, 2025, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The water safety training on file for staff person #1 was outdated.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 21, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

      “On January 21, 2025, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for staff person #1 and #4 did not have the required 10hr health and safety training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 21, 2025

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “On January 21, 2025, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for staff person #2 did not have a PA state police clearance or a signed disclosure statement on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 21, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations

      “On January 21, 2025, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for staff person #4 did not have an annual written evaluation on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 21, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible

      “On January 21, 2025, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. There was toxic cleaning supplies and other items on the shelf in reach of children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 21, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(b) Original container

      “On January 21, 2025, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. At the time of inspection, there was an unlabeled spray bottle filled with cleaning solution.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 21, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.75(c)/3270.75(d) Has all items/On excursions

      “On January 21, 2025, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The first aid kit located in the child care space (used for excursions) did not include tweezers, scissors or a bottle of water.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 21, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76/3270.77(a) Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster

      “On January 21, 2025, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. At the time of inspection, there were baseboards missing on the lower walls near the children's bathroom.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 21, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(a)/3270.123(a)(4) Signed /Arrival/departure times

      “On January 21, 2025, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The fee agreement for child #1 did not include the arrival and departure times. In addition, the fee agreement for child #1 and #3 were not signed by either the parent or provider.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 21, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone

      “On January 21, 2025, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for child #1 did not include the address of the child's physician or source of medical care.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 21, 2025

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person

      “On January 21, 2025, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The emergency contact form for child #3 did not include the addresses to whom the child may be released.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 21, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(f) Updated every 6 months

      “On January 21, 2025, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The emergency contact form and fee agreement for child #3 was outdated.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 21, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan

      “On January 21, 2025, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. At the time of inspection, the facility did not have proof of a completed emergency drill.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 21, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

      “On January 21, 2025, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. At the time of inspection, there was no documentation that the fire alarm system is being checked every 30 days.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 21, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(f) Emergency plan

      “On January 21, 2025, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The facility did not have documentation that the emergency plan was sent to the local municipality.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 21, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e) Age and Training

      “On January 21, 2025, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for staff person #1, #3 and #4 did not have an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of childcare training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 21, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(a) Health information

      “On January 21, 2025, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for child #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5 did not include an updated health assessment.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 21, 2025

    • Transportation

      3270.171(a) Pick-up and drop-off points

      “On January 21, 2025, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The facility did not have written annual documentation notifying local traffic safety authorities of the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the childcare facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 21, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(b) Plan reviewed/updated annually

      “On January 21, 2025, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The facilities emergency plan had not been updated for the year.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 21, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.27(c) Training regarding plan

      “On January 21, 2025, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for staff person #2, #3 and #4 did not have an annual emergency plan training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 21, 2025

  3. Nov 14, 2023Inspection18 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.82(i) Lidded waste receptacles

      “On November 14, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The trash can in bathroom #1 did not have a lid.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 14, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test

      “On November 14, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The health assessment for staff person #2 was dated 7/7/2021. In addition, the record did not have documentation of a TB shot on file at the time of the inspection.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 14, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible

      “On November 14, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. There was Lysol cleaning supplies along with other toxics in an unlocked cabinet in the classroom.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 14, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.75(a)/3270.75(c) In child care spaces/Has all items

      “On November 14, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. Classrooms #1, #2 or #3 did not have a first aid materials or a first aid kit available.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 14, 2023

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “On November 14, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The ceiling in the classroom area was missing 2 ceiling tiles.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 14, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.82(h) Handwashing signs

      “On November 14, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The bathroom used by the children did not have hand washing signs over the sink or toilet.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 14, 2023

    • Transportation

      3270.176(a) Insured

      “On November 14, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The insurance card for the vehicle used to transport the children was expired.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 14, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations

      “On November 14, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The annual evaluation for staff person #2 was dated 2/16/22.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 14, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan

      “On November 14, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The facility had not conducted an emergency drill with the children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 14, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f)(10) Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR

      “On November 14, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for staff person #3 did not include Pediatric first aid training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 14, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.94(a)(1)/3270.94(a)(9) Every 60 days/Written record

      “On November 14, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. Staff person #1 had not conducted a fire drill with the children assined to the building. The facility did not have written documentation of a fire drill done with the enrolled children within the last 60 days.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 14, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

      “On November 14, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The facility did not have documentation showing that the fire alarm system is being checked every 30 days.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 14, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.25(a) Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations

      “On November 14, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The facility's current certificate of compliance was not posted in a conspicuous location used by parents.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 14, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(f) Emergency plan

      “On November 14, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The facility did not have documentation that an emergency plan for 301 building was sent to their local municipality.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 14, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.171(a)/3270.171(c) Pick-up and drop-off points/Safe routes posted

      “On November 14, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The facility did not send an annual letter to the local traffic safety authorities about the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes. In addition, the facility did not have their pick-up and drop off procedures posted in a conspicuous location in the daycare.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 14, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(a)/3270.27(d) Emergency plan/Plan posted

      “On November 14, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The facility did not have an emergency plan specific to the building posted in a conspicuous location.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 14, 2023

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “On November 14, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for staff person #4 included a New York driver's license issued on 9/11/23 however the file did not include out of state clearances from New York.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 14, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.178 Transportation First Aid Kit

      “On November 14, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The vehicle used to transport the children did not have a first aid kit.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 14, 2023

  4. Oct 30, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a) Supervised at all times

      “On October 31, 2023, certification representative conducted a self-reported incident investigation. Evidence and surveillance footage revealed that staff persons #1 and #2 were not properly supervising the children. Due to the lack of supervision, surveillance showed that three children were behind a classroom shelf pulling their pants down exposing their private areas.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 31, 2023

  5. Sep 19, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.113(d) No harsh language

      “On September 19, 2023, certification representative conducted a complaint investigation. Evidence showed that staff persons #1 and #2 were in the play yard using harsh, demeaning and abusive language in the presence of the children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 19, 2023

  6. May 26, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a) Supervised at all times

      “On May 26, 2023 during the complaint investigation, Staff #1, Staff #2 and Staff #3 were not adequately supervising the children and could not explain how 2 children were injured.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 26, 2023

  7. Nov 22, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter

      “On November 22, 2022 during the renewal inspection, the file of Staff #2 did not contain evidence of a health assessment, the file of Staff #3 did not contain an acceptable health assessment, the health assessment on file did not answer the required questions”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 2, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(c)(2) Mantoux TB

      “On November 22, 2022 during the renewal inspection, the file of Staff #1, Staff #2, Staff #4, Staff #5, and Staff #6 did not contain evidence of tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 2, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(2)(iv) Transcript, diploma and letters

      “On November 22, 2022 during the renewal inspection, the file of Staff #2 did not contain evidence of verification of education, the documents on file are from a foreign country”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 10, 2023

  8. Nov 19, 2021Inspection4 rules cited
    • Background checks

      3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “ON NOVEMBER 19, 2021 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE FILE OF STAFF #3 DID NOT CONTAIN FBI CLEARANCE”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 19, 2021

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test

      “ON NOVEMBER 19, 2021 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE FILE OF STAFF #5 DID NOT CONTAIN EVIDENCE OF A TUBERCULOSIS SCREENING BY THE METHOD”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 19, 2021

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(1)/3270.192(2)(i) Name, address, and phone/Age

      “ON NOVEMBER 19, 2021 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE FILE OF STAFF #1, STAFF #2 AND STAFF #4 DID NOT CONTAIN VERIFICATION OF NAME, ADDRESS AND PHONE NUMBER AND VERIFICATION OF AGE”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 19, 2021

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.

      “ON NOVEMBER 19, 2021 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE FILE OF STAFF #3 DID NOT CONTAIN EVIDENCE OF FIRE SAFETY TRAINING”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 19, 2021

Copied from Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning on October 2, 2026; the state's records start around Jun 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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Is YWCA Tri County Area FBC licensed?

Yes. YWCA Tri County Area FBC is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.

When was YWCA Tri County Area FBC last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on November 12, 2025, with 15 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has YWCA Tri County Area FBC had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 55 rules across 3 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 55 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 93% of Pennsylvania daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 14. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

How many children can YWCA Tri County Area FBC care for?

131, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.

Does YWCA Tri County Area FBC accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are YWCA Tri County Area FBC's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does YWCA Tri County Area FBC cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (610) 323-1888 to ask.

What is YWCA Tri County Area FBC's phone number?

(610) 323-1888.

Where is YWCA Tri County Area FBC?

301 King St, Pottstown, PA 19464. The nearest other daycare we list is YWCA Pottstown ready set grow, under 0.1 miles away.

Sources: Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning (license and visits).